Conference

Bayfront
Convention Center

Lodging

Bayfront Convention Center Sheraton

Sheraton will be unveiling a sophisticated new level of style in the heart of Erie’s Bayfront Area.
The brand new Erie Sheraton hotel is the city's newest grand tradition for important business
events, stylish social gatherings or weekend escapes. Step into a fresh new space of
contemporary design and experience unparalleled service complemented by travel friendly
enhancements.

Full of charm and ambience, each of our 200 non-smoking guest rooms will be carefully
designed with upscale touches to give you everything you need for an inviting and relaxing stay:
waterscape and city views, the Sheraton Sweet SleeperSM Bed, flat screen TV, wired/wireless
connectivity, oversized work desks, soft leather chairs and much more. A large, state-of-the-art
fitness center, heated indoor pool and whirlpool make relaxing easy. Our Bayfront Grille,
featuring sumptuous regionally-fresh cuisine, will offer breathtaking waterside views to
start your day, for lunch with colleagues, or to top off your evening.

Avalon Hotel and Conference Center

The Avalon Hotel and Conference Center features 193 spacious, cozy and comfortable guest rooms, single and double-bedded rooms and executive suites.  All rooms are furnished with High Speed Internet Access, hair dryers, coffee makers, iron and ironing boards, movie and cable access.  Suites are over-sized and also have mini-refrigerators and microwave ovens. 

Overflow

The Erie area has hundreds of available hotel rooms and suites other than the room block reserved exclusively for this convention. 

Transportation Throughout the City

The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority currently operates numerous free trolley's for travel in and about the downtown area.  This service is available to accommodate convention goers with service from the Bayfront Convention Center to the Avalon Hotel and Conference Center, as well as throughout the entire downtown.  This service is also available for transportation to and from downtown Erie's restaurants, bars, cultural facilities and other downtown attractions.